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Jews From the Arab World or Arab Jews? What Do We Know About Them?

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Many Jews lived for centuries in what long ago had become part of the Arab World. They no longer live there, except for a very small number. We don’t generally think of Jews as Arabs. In fact, it’s quite the contrary—our impression is that these two groupings are vastly different, often at loggerheads. This has not always been the case, however. When Jews are considered “Arab,” it is because of the people themselves who had lived in Arab countries, where they shared with the Arabs the latter’s language and culture.

In Memory of Sabra and Shatila… Never Forget…Not I

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By: Leila Diab/Arab America Ambassador Blogger In memory of the over 3,000 Palestinian refugee victims of the Sabra and Shatila massacre on September 16-19, 1982. In Memory of Sabra and Shatila… Never Forget…Not I Their eyes were filled with hope and love I gazed upon their faces. But my eyes were filled with a saving … Continued

Not All Criticism of Israel is Anti-Semitism

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By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer Our right to freedom of speech has faced its obstacles throughout history, and in the recent months, we face another–the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2018. The proposed bill along with the new addition of Kenneth Marcus in the Department of Education (ED) is challenging free speech on college campuses, … Continued

House Democrats Condemn Trump Administration’s Actions Harming the Palestinian People

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On September 13, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), James P. McGovern (MA-02), Barbara Lee (CA-13), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Raúl Grijalva (AZ-03), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) today released the following statement condemning the Trump Administration’s recent actions harming the Palestinian people. “We are alarmed by the Trump Administration’s blatant attempts at exacerbating the ongoing humanitarian crisis in … Continued

Arab Influence on the Game of Chess

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By: Udochi Esomonu/Arab America Contributing Writer  Chess has been known to be one of the most classic board games of our time. As chess has grown in popularity over hundreds of centuries, many are unaware of the game’s origin, its historical background, and its lineage of global spread. The history of chess can be traced … Continued

Spas in the Arab World – Miracle Waters at Work

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By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer We were standing with our friends in the Merinides Hotel overlooking the city of Fez – the historic jewel of the Moroccan urban centres.  Below us the ancient city, dominated by the minarets of the Al-Karaouiyine Mosque, the home of the first true university in the world, spread out … Continued

Keeping Sustainable Farming Alive, with an Autumn Freekeh Recipe Inspired by a Palestinian Farmer’s Box!

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By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Every time any of us visit a farmer’s market, we make a strong statement.  Many choose farmer’s market produce over supermarket produce because they value the exceptional flavor, they want to support family-run farms over corporate run farms, and in turn, want to vote with their dollars to support … Continued

What Issues are on the Minds of Arab Americans?

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By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer As Arab Americans growing up in a post 9/11 world, there are many challenges and topics to complain about. Whether it’s political or cultural, Arab Americans face many challenges and issues on a day to day basis. Here are some issues Arab Americans often complain about: Immigration The United … Continued

Is EU the Only Hope to Solve the Palestinian/Israeli Crisis?

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By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer  As faith is gone for America to solve the Israeli-Palestinian crisis, all eyes are on EU as the only hope. However, since Israel has passed the new nation-state bill confirming Israel as a Jewish nation-state, and all other recent developments, EU’s stance may have changed.  The resolution of the … Continued

USPC Condemns the Closure of PLO Delegation Office in Washington DC

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(Washington DC – September 11th, 2018) – Yesterday, the Trump Administration has solidified its demise as a peace broker in the Middle East. In a reverse move of its international agreements, the US moved forward with its decision to close the office of the Palestine Liberation Organization Delegation in Washington DC. The move marks the … Continued

Bahbah: Trump’s Dual Punch–Closes PLO Office and Declares War on the ICC

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By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist On Monday, September 10, 2018, the Trump administration announced that it will be shutting down the PLO diplomatic delegation in Washington, DC.  The State Department’s statement justified the US’s decision because it alleged that “the PLO has not taken steps to advance the start of the direct and … Continued

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